- MoonPay’s integration with Ripple boosts XRP’s accessibility, enabling seamless crypto purchases for a global audience despite Ripple’s ongoing legal battles with the SEC.
- This partnership reinforces MoonPay’s efforts to mainstream cryptocurrency adoption by simplifying the process for users to buy and manage XRP directly within its platform.
According to MoonPay, the cryptocurrency payment gateway has announced its integration with Ripple, marking a key milestone in expanding access to digital assets for both companies. Following a recent discussion on how MoonPay is revolutionizing crypto casino payments, as previously reported by CNF, this new partnership allows MoonPay鈥檚 global user base to seamlessly buy, store, and manage XRP, Ripple鈥檚 native token, directly within the MoonPay ecosystem.
As shared in an official tweet by MoonPay, the integration aligns with MoonPay鈥檚 mission of making cryptocurrency more accessible by offering simplified on-ramps for users, further establishing itself as a leader in the space.
ATTEN-HUT! 馃
XRP ARMY ROLL CALL! 馃摙
In partnership with @Ripple, you can now buy, store, and manage your $XRP directly within your MoonPay account.
Whether you're a new recruit or a loyal soldier, welcome home. pic.twitter.com/6kWvego7g1
— MoonPay 馃煟 (@moonpay) October 16, 2024
In May 2024, MoonPay took a similar step by integrating PayPal to facilitate easier crypto purchases, enabling users to buy digital assets via bank transfers through a familiar and streamlined interface.
This new Ripple partnership adds another layer to MoonPay鈥檚 efforts to mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, especially by integrating XRP, a widely recognized and utilized token in the crypto world.
Ripple鈥檚 Legal Battle with the SEC Continues
Despite the excitement surrounding the partnership, Ripple continues to face legal challenges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Since 2020, Ripple has been embroiled in a high-profile case where the SEC alleges that Ripple鈥檚 sale of XRP constitutes an unregistered securities offering. In July 2023, Ripple secured a partial victory in court, but the SEC is appealing certain aspects of the ruling, leaving the case unresolved.
Importantly, Ripple鈥檚 chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, recently outlined the timeline for the appeals process. The SEC must submit Form C by October 17, with Ripple responding within seven days. The legal briefing could continue through July 2025, suggesting a prolonged legal battle with significant implications for the future status of XRP.
Lastly, despite these challenges, MoonPay鈥檚 vote of confidence in XRP demonstrates the continued relevance of Ripple鈥檚 technology. According to CoinMarketCap data, at the time of writing, XRP鈥檚 price is $0.5551, with an increase of 3.13% in the past day and 5.37% in the past week.
